Defect
SEAM LEAKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE 70 GALLON ALUMINUM FUEL TANK, ALLOWING GASOLINE TO SPILL ON THE GROUND. THIS IS DUE TO POOR SEAM WELDING. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT. GASOLINE SPILLAGE CREATES A FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy
INSTALL A NEW FUEL TANK.
1983 Holiday Rambler Rambler problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
Limited data — recalls on file
NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1983 Holiday Rambler Rambler — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.
0
NHTSA complaints
2
Recalls
0
Investigations
0
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 1983 compare to other Rambler years?
Does the 1983 Holiday Rambler Rambler have recalls?
2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Defect
THE FUEL SWITCH ON THE DUAL FUEL CONTROL HAS BEEN WIRED INCORRECTLY. THE SWITCH WAS WIRED IN SUCH A WAY THAT THE DRIVER COULD BE PUMPING PROPANE TO THE CARBURETOR.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL REWIRE THE FUEL SELECT SWITCH AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
1983 Holiday Rambler Rambler — common questions
Is the 1983 Holiday Rambler Rambler reliable?
The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.
Does the 1983 Holiday Rambler Rambler have recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 1983 Holiday Rambler Rambler. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.